On January 28th we lost Francisco Rodriguez, our brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, veteran and most importantly our friend. The unplanned passing of Kiko has left us numb and in shock. He was so young and didn't have any savings or insurance policies to help the family with burial arrangements. We have reached out to the VA in hopes that we will receive something, but I am not sure how much that would be. We are hoping to bring him home to the bay area for services. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

If you don't know him, I can tell you that he has always been about family. he had so much love for his family as well as his military family and was always around to lend a helping hand. He will be missed by so many and always loved.

Francisco has an honorable discharge from the Army, a National Defense Service Medal and a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.